Dr. Wayne Schmotzer - ACVS Veterinary Surgeon

Dr. Schmotzer earned his BS and DVM degrees from Michigan State University in 1981. In 1982, he joined the faculty at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine. In 1983, he was selected for a three year large animal surgical residency at Oregon State University. In 1988, Dr. Schmotzer was trained in advanced arthroscopic surgery at Colorado State University. He became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1992 and a tenured Associate Professor in 1993. While a clinical surgeon at OSU, Dr. Schmotzer developed an ophthalmology referral service and authored or co-authored over 40 scientific publications. Dr. Schmotzer was a founder of BEMC and is a co-owner along with Dr. Krebs.   Today, he practices as a specialist in lameness, joint disease, angular limb deformities and colic, as well as arthroscopic and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Schmotzer continues his special interest in equine ophthalmology.  Active research continues in laser surgery, colic surgery, and innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. Wendy Krebs

Dr. Krebs graduated with honors from the University of Oregon in 1997, with a BS degree in biology and a minor in biochemistry. She earned her DVM degrees from Oregon State University and Washington State University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, and completed a post-graduate internship in surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, and dentistry at BEMC. She completed a four year long ACVS surgical residency program at BEMC under the tutelage of Dr. Schmotzer.  In 2008, she became general partner and co-owner of BEMC.  Dr. Krebs has conducted research on the use of lasers for pastern joint fusion and prevention of incisional drainage following colic surgery.  Her main areas of practice interest are soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, although she enjoys all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.  Dr. Krebs has owned and competed with horses throughout most of her life; she currently trains her Thoroughbred mare, Luna, in three day eventing when her work schedule allows.

Dr. Abigail Dimock

Dr. Abigail Dimock graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University in 1994, and earned a Master’s degree in Equine Nutrition from Colorado State in 1997. She graduated second in her class from UC, Davis College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, and then completed a one year internship in equine medicine, surgery, reproduction and dentistry at Bend Equine Medical Center.  Dr. Dimock will be with us until mid-July, 2008, when she will return to UC, Davis for a four year residency in radiology. Dr. Dimock has been intimately involved in the horse world for her entire life, including such experiences as riding at the French National riding school, and coaching both English and Western riding lessons. She currently owns “Chance” a 2 year old pinto Mustang colt rescued from Nevada.

Dr. Mary Masterson

Dr. Masterson joined Bend Equine in 2006, after practicing at Columbia Equine, in Gresham, OR, for five years. Dr. Masterson is a graduate of the Tufts University Veterinary School and completed an internship at Alamo Pintado, a premier equine veterinary clinic in California. Her main areas of interest are reproduction, internal medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Masterson has had horses all her life and competed extensively in the hunter jumper discipline as a junior. She recently began actively showing again in hunter jumper shows with her warmblood mare Glory.  She also has two other horses, Trix and Luke, who lead happy and healthy lives in the pasture.

Dr. Jessica Evans

Dr. Jessica Evans became an associate at BEMC in 2008.  She graduated in 2007 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and then completed a one year internship in equine medicine, surgery, reproduction, and dentistry at BEMC.  Dr. Evans has significant equine experience, including working in the ICU unit at OSU and working with racehorses for the Ohio State Racing Commission.  She was also a member of the Miami University Equestrian Team for four years in undergraduate college.  She is an avid outdoorsperson, and enjoys skiing, hiking and kayaking.

Misha Kirchmeier

Misha is our Director of Technical Services. She earned her BS degree in Animal Science from Cornell University while she worked as a laboratory animal technician. At Oregon State University, Misha worked as a Veterinary Technician in surgery, anesthesia, and patient receiving. Misha is a licensed veterinary technician, and has advanced training in anesthetic patient monitoring, radiology, surgery, laboratory techniques, outpatient receiving, and intensive care monitoring. She has been with BEMC since 1997.

Sarah Cook

Sarah wears two hats as both office manager and technician. She earned her Animal Science degree from Oregon State University in 1998. Sarah worked at the Oregon State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital from 1995 to 1998. She is an avid horsewoman and has owned horses all her life; she currently is "mom" to Rodney and Desi in addition to her human family. Sarah is a licensed veterinary technician, and is trained in radiology, surgery, laboratory techniques, outpatient receiving and intensive care monitoring. She has been with BEMC since 1998.

Carol Nork

Carol earned a degree in zoology from the Frankfurt, Germany zoo in 1995 and went on to work at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, and most recently worked with native wildlife at the High Desert Museum here in Bend, Oregon. Carol joined BEMC as a technician in 2004 and is trained in radiology, surgery, out-patient receiving, and intensive care monitoring. She owns two Arabian crosses, Faramir and Amigo, and is usually accompanied to work by her black lab, Sadie.  Carol is a passionate scuba diver and enjoys traveling to different countries in search of new underwater adventures.

Erica Angele

Erica, a licensed veterinary technician, earned her BS degree in Animal Science from Oregon State University in 2004. She has worked as a veterinary technician at several practices, and joined BEMC in 2005 to devote herself to working with equines. Erica is active cutting horse competitions and owns two quarterhorse mares, Grumpy and Foxy.  Erica frequently comes to work with her three rescued dogs, Dixie, Daisy, and Tuffy.

Susie Botts

Susie Botts, receptionist and customer service specialist, is a life long animal lover with significant career experience in customer service. She melded her two interests in 2004, when she joined BEMC as our receptionist. Susie owns two horses, Almighty and Dusty, and is an avid trailrider.

Ashley Clark

Ashley Clark joined BEMC in 2007 as an equine veterinary technician. She previously worked at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, a well-known clinic in California, for 5 years where she focused on surgery and anesthesia. Ashley is a graduate of Cal Poly State University, where she received her BS in Animal Science. She is a member of the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians. Ashley has experience in many equine disciplines, from cutting to eventing. She currently owns Kalena, a Haflinger cross mare, with whom she competes in eventing.

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